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Anatomy of a Wall Tent Wall Tents Rainier Industries, Ltd. Since 1896 800.869.7162 425.251.5065 fax 18435 Olympic Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98188 USA www.rainier.com The Rainier Story Anatomy of a Wall Tent If our Rainier Wall Tent were human, it would be an old man with a lot of good stories. Old Man Tent Rainier Wall Tents We say this about our For over 100 years, Rainier Wall Tent sportsmen, campers, because the “Old Man” trekkers, and those has proven himself in the seeking temporary and world’s most spectacular convenient shelter in location and harshest remote locations have conditions, again and known that Rainier again, since the days of makes the ultimate wall the great Alaska Gold tent. Our tents protect Rush. you and keep you comfortable year-round But for those of you in virtually every kind of who’ve never had the weather. A Rainier Wall pleasure of enjoying the Tent is durable, economi- rugged amenities of a cal and easy to install. high-altitude hunting camp or the raw satisfac- Meet the Rainier Wall Tent from Rainier Industries. This revered product is the “Old Man” in All tents finish at full-size, making them Bottom hems are triple layered (E) and tion of basic creature about 10% larger than our typical competitor include #4 brass grommets for staking. All our product line. It has survived unchanged for a century because it guarantees effective comforts in a remote building ‘cut-sized’ tents. tents include a 12” vinyl sod cloth (F) to seal out the weather and pests. location, Rainier protection from the rain or snow, longer camping seasons and real satisfaction in your outdoor All sidewalls are a full five feet height, Industries would like to experience. allowing a roomy feel, even for tall campers. Our silicone stove pipe ring (G) has a Velcro introduce you to a true flap to close out the weather when not in use. The stove hole can be located wherever camping tradition. Peaks and corners are reinforced with a high Skilled, experienced craftsmen expertly finish each tent. They take great pride in the reputa- strength 40-ounce industrial vinyl patch (A) you desire it, though we recommend it be that will allow penetration for easily joining placed in a side wall to minimize leaking, tion that the “Old Man” has earned from people whose lives have depended on its quality. You up with porch or cook shack frames and wind damage (which can cause the stove remains sealed if not in use. pipe to pull out due to up and down motion will find that much of the difference is in the details. Each tent includes important features of the roof canvas) and to allow simpler such as roped eaves, reinforced corners, brass grommets, reinforced ridgepole openings at The eaves are reinforced with ropes, parallel installation of a fly. This sidewall location is double-stitched, and are a full 3 inches wide standard on our Centennial Tent line. both peak ends and a full overlapping door. (B), which provides longer life for the wall panels. All doors include easy to use Fastex side release buckles (H) to secure them for Before you hit the trail, give us a call. Add a new Rainier Wall Tent to your list of essentials Both ends of the tent have a double layer of weather protection and to hold the doors in fabric (C) to provide reinforcement and an open position. Our doors are unique in and get your next outdoor adventure started off right. Then, after you’ve set up camp, light prevent abrasion if you use an internal frame. that they open all the way to the ridge, which allows an open, airy feel and easier access. your stove, kick off your boots and enjoy another good story with the “Old Man”. All main seams are double lap felled (D). These are stronger and much more water All tents are shipped with easy to tie synthet- repellent than the typical flat stitched seam. ic/manila rope, hardwood rope locks for It also gives the tent a more attractive tensioning the tent, and a canvas bag. appearance — there are no raw edges exposed. • 1 • Field Brochure #10 800.869.7162 • www.rainiertents.com • 2 • The Rainier Story Anatomy of a Wall Tent If our Rainier Wall Tent were human, it would be an old man with a lot of good stories. Old Man Tent Rainier Wall Tents We say this about our For over 100 years, Rainier Wall Tent sportsmen, campers, because the “Old Man” trekkers, and those has proven himself in the seeking temporary and world’s most spectacular convenient shelter in location and harshest remote locations have conditions, again and known that Rainier again, since the days of makes the ultimate wall the great Alaska Gold tent. Our tents protect Rush. you and keep you comfortable year-round But for those of you in virtually every kind of who’ve never had the weather. A Rainier Wall pleasure of enjoying the Tent is durable, economi- rugged amenities of a cal and easy to install. high-altitude hunting camp or the raw satisfac- Meet the Rainier Wall Tent from Rainier Industries. This revered product is the “Old Man” in All tents finish at full-size, making them Bottom hems are triple layered (E) and tion of basic creature about 10% larger than our typical competitor include #4 brass grommets for staking. All our product line. It has survived unchanged for a century because it guarantees effective comforts in a remote building ‘cut-sized’ tents. tents include a 12” vinyl sod cloth (F) to seal out the weather and pests. location, Rainier protection from the rain or snow, longer camping seasons and real satisfaction in your outdoor All sidewalls are a full five feet height, Industries would like to experience. allowing a roomy feel, even for tall campers. Our silicone stove pipe ring (G) has a Velcro introduce you to a true flap to close out the weather when not in use. The stove hole can be located wherever camping tradition. Peaks and corners are reinforced with a high Skilled, experienced craftsmen expertly finish each tent. They take great pride in the reputa- strength 40-ounce industrial vinyl patch (A) you desire it, though we recommend it be that will allow penetration for easily joining placed in a side wall to minimize leaking, tion that the “Old Man” has earned from people whose lives have depended on its quality. You up with porch or cook shack frames and wind damage (which can cause the stove remains sealed if not in use. pipe to pull out due to up and down motion will find that much of the difference is in the details. Each tent includes important features of the roof canvas) and to allow simpler such as roped eaves, reinforced corners, brass grommets, reinforced ridgepole openings at The eaves are reinforced with ropes, parallel installation of a fly. This sidewall location is double-stitched, and are a full 3 inches wide standard on our Centennial Tent line. both peak ends and a full overlapping door. (B), which provides longer life for the wall panels. All doors include easy to use Fastex side release buckles (H) to secure them for Before you hit the trail, give us a call. Add a new Rainier Wall Tent to your list of essentials Both ends of the tent have a double layer of weather protection and to hold the doors in fabric (C) to provide reinforcement and an open position. Our doors are unique in and get your next outdoor adventure started off right. Then, after you’ve set up camp, light prevent abrasion if you use an internal frame. that they open all the way to the ridge, which allows an open, airy feel and easier access. your stove, kick off your boots and enjoy another good story with the “Old Man”. All main seams are double lap felled (D). These are stronger and much more water All tents are shipped with easy to tie synthet- repellent than the typical flat stitched seam. ic/manila rope, hardwood rope locks for It also gives the tent a more attractive tensioning the tent, and a canvas bag. appearance — there are no raw edges exposed. • 1 • Field Brochure #10 800.869.7162 • www.rainiertents.com • 2 • Rainier Centennial Walls Centennial Wall Tent Packages Complete Rainier Wall Tent packages, now available in three sizes! Now available — Three Centennial Wall Tent packages! Square with without Save 20% Everything You Need to Set Up Camp in the Wilderness Size Frame Item # Cover Item # New Special Price Feet Frame Frame Buying a Centennial Wall Double-stitched double lap felled 10 x 12 120 $1335 P90081 $1024 P90061 Due to popular demand Tent package you save seams, which are stronger and more 12 x 16 192 $1789 P90080 $1320 P90060 our Centennial Wall Tent 16 x 20 320 $2370 P90082 $1806 P90059 20%. Each package water repellant than a flat seam. packages start as low as includes Army Duck Heavy duty, wick resistant cotton- $1335 including the frame! fabric, sod cloth, rear wrapped polyester thread on all roof Rainier Centennial Wall Tents window, stove jack, panels. Many features available as options for the Rainier Industries’ line of tents are standard ropes, rope locks, tent Long-lasting, 100% bonded polyester equipment on Centennial Wall Tents. By bag and steel stakes. thread on all but the roof panels. combining these options into a package, you 40 oz. Polyester reinforced vinyl at the get a lot more tent for your money than if you 10x12 with frame $1335* peaks and corners.
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